Sony PCG-C1VE manual About the computer and software

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Getting Help

Troubleshooting

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About the computer and software

My computer does not start

Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on.

Check that the power indicator on the front panel of the computer indicates that the power is on.

	Check that the battery pack is inserted properly and that it is charged.
	Make sure there is no diskette in the floppy disk drive.
	Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly.
	If you have plugged the computer into an UPS, make sure the UPS is turned on
	and working.
	If you are using an external display, check that it is plugged into a power source
	and turned on. Check that you have switched to the external display and that the
	brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly. Please refer to the manual
	supplied with your display for details.
	Moisture condensation may have occurred. Do not use the computer for at least
	one hour and then turn it on.
	When the internal backup battery is low on power, it may not be able to start your
	system properly. Please plug your computer to AC power.
	The message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup would appear at the bottom of
	the display. Should this happen, you need to initialize the BIOS.
	Follow the steps in ‘When I turn on my computer, the message Operating system
	not found appears and Windows does not start’.

If any of the above procedures does not work, press the reset switch on the bottom of the computer with a wire and then restart the computer.

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Contents Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Sony Notebook Computer User Guide Owner’s Record Safety InformationEquipment emitting electromagnetic radiation Regulatory Information Dispose of properly at end-of- life Disposal of Lithum Ion batteryWelcome About the User Guides Printed DocumentationOnline Documentation Welcome Unpacking Your Notebook Computer Unpacking Your Notebook ComputerErgonomic Considerations Ergonomic ConsiderationsWelcome Locating the Controls and Connectors Locating the Controls and ConnectorsLeft Locating the Controls and Connectors Front Right Bottom Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power SourceUsing the AC Adapter Using Battery Power Using Battery PowerComputer is using battery power Using Your Notebook Computer To remove the battery pack Starting Your Computer Starting Your ComputerUsing the Start Button of Windows Shutting Down Your ComputerShutting Down Your Computer Registering Your Computer Registering Your ComputerUsing the Keyboard Using the KeyboardCombinations and functions with the Windows key for further Combinations Functions Combinations and Functions with the Windows KeyIndicator Functions IndicatorsCombinations/Feature Functions Some functions are not available until Windows launches Using the Pointing Device Using the Pointing DeviceThen let it go at the desired point Using the Jog Dial Using the Jog DialLauncher mode To Use the Jog Dial Using Memory Stick Using Memory StickTo insert a Memory Stick To remove a Memory Stick Using Your Notebook Computer Using the Motion EYE built-in camera Using the Motion EYE built-in cameraCapturing a still image Using Your Notebook Computer Capturing, a normal image appears Using PC Cards Using PC CardsInsert in the direction of the arrow To insert a PC cardTo remove a PC card Using Power Saving Modes Using Power Saving ModesNormal Mode System Suspend ModeSystem Hibernation Mode Connecting peripheral devices Connecting to a phone line PC card modemPC card modem Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk DriveTo insert a diskette To carry the floppy disk drive CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DrivePrinter PrinterExternal Display External DisplayTo connect a computer display To connect a projector Turn off the computer, then unplug the display adapter To connect a TV Link device Link deviceConnecting peripheral devices To connect your computer to another Vaio computer External Speakers External SpeakersExternal Microphone External MicrophoneUniversal Serial Bus USB Device Universal Serial Bus USB DeviceTo connect a USB device About Sony’s Support Options About Sony’s Support OptionsPrinted documentation supplied with your computer Online user guides supplied on your computer’s hard driveAbout Sony’s Support Options Other sources of information Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAbout the computer and software Getting Help Guide Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete About Digital Video Captures and DVgate Put it back where it was and press it until it clicksAbout the display About the Motion EYE Camera About CD-ROMs and diskettes About sound About the modem Open My Computer Open the Control Panel Disconnect the i.LINK device once, then connect it again About peripheralsAbout Memory Stick About Power Saving ModesHibernation features are On Upgrading the System Placing a key top Placing a key topTo replace a key top Other precautions Other precautionsOn Handling the LCD Screen On Handling On Moisture Condensation On Cleaning CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Disks On Using earphones Specifications Connection Motion EYE camera Compatibility table Index See also monitor 55 speakers 30 Sony Index USB